Choosing a cosmetic surgeon takes time and patience. I recommend that you make a list of questions designed to find out about a cosmetic surgeon’s education, training, experience, techniques and equipment that he uses. Check his board certification, license status, and disciplinary actions (if any). More Than Just Technical Knowledge Cosmetic surgery is as much […]
What Makes a Good Candidate for Plastic Surgery?
This is a common question that needs to be answered for every patient. While being a good candidate for plastic surgery is a concern that affects all of our Naples plastic surgery patients, the exact answer to that question is personal to each one. I examine each patient and consider both the general criteria as […]
Brazilian Butt lifts
I have seen an increase in women desiring a more distinct gluteal contour. We have chosen to employ a combination of liposuction and fat grafting to the buttocks. The more excess fat you have the more volume you can graft. Typically i use from 75cc to 400ccs per side depending on the size of the […]
Breastfeeding and Sagging Breast
A recent study revealed factors other than breast feeding may contribute the most to post pregnancy sagging of the breast. Over the years I have been impressed at the spectrum of post breast feeding breast ptosis that I saw in my patients. All had assumed that breast feeding was the most damaging to the structure […]
Arm Lift Surgery
If you have developed sagging skin in the upper arm region due to lost skin elasticity from aging or massive weight loss, then arm lift surgery might be the ideal treatment to help you achieve a more toned appearance in your upper arms. During an arm lift, Naples plastic surgeon Dr. Manuel Peña will remove […]
Fat Grafts for facial volume
Sculptra® Aesthetic can be used to fill a face that is lacking volume. Unfortunately it usually takes about three or four injections over six to twelve weeks to achieve the result that has been proven to 'stick around' for up to three years.* The best thing about Sculptra® Aesthetic is that it is 'off the […]
TecnoSurgeons versus Artist/Surgeons
Many years ago I received a call from a local middle school student wanting to know how she could become a 'laser surgeon'. I laughed and explained to her that the laser was simply one of the many tools we used to accomplish surgical goals. She sounded somewhat disappointed and i never heard from her […]
Fillers and Relaxers and PTFE/silicone ‘fused’ implants
A new system used o harvest large volumes of fat for fat grafting has been introduced. It uses a large sterile container and uses saline to 'cushion' the fat as it is collected (thus the name "Aquavage"). The design also allows ease of cleaning the fat and efficient transfer to the syringes for injection. This […]
Learning about Dysport
Just got to view a detailed web presentation dealing with the science of Bolutinum Toxin type A. The few head to head studies between BOTOX® and Dysport seem to reveal a statistically significant increase in duration of action with Dysport over BOTOX®. Hmmmm? ok. The onset of action seems to be similar and the side […]
Weight management update
We are one month into our program. Wow, the results have been impressive. Most of the patients have exceeded their short term goals and are telling everyone about how they did it. Even two patients that went on cruises managed to lose about 1 1/2 lbs in the week. Now, that's tough! We all know […]
